Software/Controls Engineer

TNA Solutions; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

TNA Solutions, an award-winning automation provider, seeks an experienced Controls Engineer with a software bias to design and implement software for packaging equipment. You will develop PLC-controlled systems (Rockwell/Siemens), create modular software blocks, and work with SCADA/HMI systems, ensuring robust testing and documentation.

You will collaborate with multiple departments, support installation/commissioning globally, and travel to sites to commission first-of-series machines.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in software or mechatronics engineering or similar.
• Minimum of 3 years controls experience in a special purpose machine/manufacturing setting.
• Experience with Rockwell and Siemens PLC design & programming.
• Exposure to SCADA such as Wonderware/InTouch and HMI software.
• Industrial communication networks and safety PLC knowledge an advantage.
• Strong technical documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop control systems in a PLC environment (AB and Siemens).
• Develop modular software blocks for IP protection and rapid deployment.
• Collaborate across departments to transition designs through prototyping and production.
• Provide global technical support and documentation for customers.
• Ensure thorough software testing and record testing methods.
• Contribute innovative ideas in system/software design to maintain market edge.
• Support on-site installation and commissioning, including travel to sites globally.

Skills

Rockwell PLC

Siemens PLC

SCADA software

HMI software

Industrial networks

Safety PLC

Technical documentation

Education

Degree in Software or Mechatronics

Tools

Rockwell Automation

Siemens PLC software

Wonderware InTouch

Job description

Join TNA, an award-winning company recognized globally for innovation and rethinking the conventional. TNA was started by Alf and Nadia Taylor as a consulting company for the food industry. Soon after, Alf Taylor invented the world's first rotary vertical form fill and seal packaging machine which revolutionized packaging speeds for snack foods. Today, we’re the industry's leading innovator, providing complete turnkey processing and packaging lines for a variety of food production including snacks, French fries, confectionery and more.

Job Details

We have an opportunity for an experienced Controls Engineer, with a software bias, to be responsible for the design and implementation of software systems housed within TNA's packaging and distribution equipment.

Specific Responsibilities

• Design and Develop control systems in a PLC environment (AB and Siemens)
• Develop modular software block to protect IP and facilitate rapid deployment
• Work closely with all departments, ensuring you are a key team member in transitioning new designs through documentation, prototyping, timely production and testing
• Provide global technical support, maintenance and documentation/document software functionality to customers, on a needs basis
• Ensure software testing procedures are followed and completed for all software designs/equipment prior to release and record the type of testing e.g. simulation, R&D Machine or Production
• Provide innovative ideas/technologies in system and software design to ensure TNA's market edge
• Consult with, and support on site, the installation and commissioning phases of the project to ensure successful and timely completion to the customers' satisfaction.
• Travel to sites around the globe to commission first of series machines and their software component

Skills, Qualifications And Experience

• Degree qualified Software or Mechatronics Engineer (or similar discipline)
• Minimum of 3 years controls experience with some autonomy, in special purpose machine or manufacturing related field
• Maintenance background is desirable
• Exposure to the food and packaging industry is desirable but not mandatory
• Rockwell and Siemens PLC software design & programming
• Rockwell and Siemens PLC systems and software
• SCADA software, Wonderware, InTouch
• HMI Software, Rockwell and Siemens
• Industrial communication network
• Experience of safety PLC would be an advantage
• Technical documentation

Please note - in order to be considered for this role applicants must have permission to work in the UK.